This fixed-term Research Fellow post sits in the research group at the University of Southampton on an NSF-EPSRC project with Baylor University and the UK National Ion Beam Centre, running to May 2028 with a possible extra year. The work centres on magnesium alloys strengthened by dispersed oxide particles, covering microstructure characterisation and cryogenic, thermal-cycling and radiation testing. Its distinct focus is forming those oxide nanoparticles by friction-based processing, with scope to act as secondary supervisor for PhD and Master students.
What the job involves
- Feedstock alloy development and characterisation
- Multiscale microstructure characterisation
- Cryogenic and thermal-cycling testing
- Radiation-resistance testing
- Major contribution to experimental research at the University of Southampton
- Critical analysis of experimental results
- Regular progress reports, adjusting research plans accordingly
- Writing research papers for high-impact journals
- Attending and presenting at relevant conferences
- Optional secondary supervision of PhD and Master students
Qualifications
- PhD (or near completion) or relevant experience in materials science or a related discipline
Experience
- Good track record of independent, original research
- Publication of research papers
- Research experience in physical metallurgy, metallic materials and advanced microstructure characterisation (particularly relevant)
Skills & knowledge
- Critical analysis of experimental results
- Problem solving
- Working and communicating efficiently with team members and external collaborators
Nice to have
- SEM/EDS and EBSD experience
- TEM/STEM or related high-resolution characterisation experience
- Oxide-dispersion-strengthened materials experience
- Metal casting experience
- Friction-based processing experience
- Cryogenic testing or thermal-cycling experience
- Ion irradiation experience
- Other advanced characterisation methods
What's offered
- Onsite childcare facilities
- Mentorship programme
- Flexible working, including part-time
- Due consideration for applicants who have taken a career break
- Work-life balance
- Women-oriented network events held bi-weekly
- Opportunity to supervise PhD and Master students as secondary supervisor
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